Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandStrabaneStanding stone & two stone circles
PREHISTORIC · STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX

Standing stone & two stone circles

Strabane, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 14042
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
STONE CIRCLE COMPLEX
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing stone & two stone circles is a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone circle complex located near Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. The monument comprises two separate stone circles alongside a standing stone, representing a significant concentration of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial activity in this region. Such stone circle complexes typically date to the later Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, reflecting the monumental building practices and communal gatherings characteristic of these eras. The site contributes to the broader landscape of prehistoric stone monuments across Ulster and remains an important archaeological record of early prehistoric settlement and ritual practice in the north of Ireland.

Standing stone & two stone circles is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 14042. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing stone & two stone circles?

Standing stone & two stone circles is a Neolithic or Bronze Age stone circle complex located near Strabane in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 14042.

What period does Standing stone & two stone circles date from?

Standing stone & two stone circles dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a stone circle complex. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing stone & two stone circles?

Standing stone & two stone circles is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 14042.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing stone & two stone circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Killeen (2.3 km), Giant's grave. wedge tomb & stone circle (4.3 km), Five stone circles (4.4 km).

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